Estate Planning

Estate planning is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family, your assets, and your wishes. At Ace Law, attorney Kevin Acevedo provides comprehensive, personalized estate planning services designed to give you clarity, security, and peace of mind. Whether you are planning for the future, protecting your children, or ensuring a smooth transfer of your assets, a well-structured estate plan is essential.

Why Estate Planning Matters

Contrary to popular belief, estate planning is not only for the wealthy. Anyone who owns property, has a bank account, has children, or wants control over their healthcare and financial decisions needs a solid estate plan. Without proper documents in place, your loved ones may face costly delays, unnecessary stress, and difficult legal battles.

A complete estate plan allows you to:

• Control how your assets are distributed.
• Avoid probate or significantly reduce its impact.
• Protect your children with designated guardians.
• Reduce taxes and administrative costs.
• Provide clear medical instructions if you become incapacitated.
• Protect your wealth from creditors and legal disputes.

At Ace Law, our goal is to ensure that every document reflects your wishes and protects your family when they need it most.

Wills

A Last Will and Testament is the foundation of most estate plans. This legal document outlines how your assets should be distributed, who will serve as guardian of your minor children, and who will be responsible for administering your estate.

Attorney Kevin Acevedo works closely with clients to draft wills that:

• Clearly communicate your wishes.
• Minimize disputes among family members.
• Follow all Texas legal requirements.
• Protect your children and beneficiaries.

Without a valid will, the State of Texas determines how your estate is divided—often in ways you may not intend. Having a well-drafted will ensures your voice is heard even when you are not here to speak for yourself.

Trusts

Trusts are powerful tools for families seeking privacy, asset protection, and greater control over how their assets are managed. Unlike wills, trusts allow your assets to be transferred directly to beneficiaries without going through probate, saving time and reducing costs.

Ace Law helps clients establish a wide range of trusts, including:

• Revocable Living Trusts – flexible and easily updated during your lifetime.
• Irrevocable Trusts – ideal for long-term asset protection and tax benefits.
• Special Needs Trusts – to protect disabled beneficiaries without affecting their eligibility for government assistance.
• Testamentary Trusts – built into your will, especially useful for minor children or financially inexperienced beneficiaries.

A properly structured trust can preserve your wealth for generations.

Durable Power of Attorney

Life is unpredictable, and there may come a time when you are unable to manage your financial affairs. A Durable Power of Attorney ensures that a trusted person can act on your behalf without court intervention.

This document allows your designated agent to:

• Manage bank accounts
• Pay bills
• Handle real estate transactions
• Make financial decisions
• Oversee business matters

Without this document, your family may be forced into expensive guardianship proceedings. A Durable Power of Attorney protects your interests and ensures continuity in your financial life.

Medical Power of Attorney & Advance Directives

Estate planning is not only about property—it also includes your healthcare preferences. Having the right medical documents in place ensures your wishes are honored if you become unable to make decisions.

These documents include:

• Medical Power of Attorney – appoints a trusted person to make healthcare decisions for you.
• Living Will (Advance Directive) – outlines your preferences for end-of-life care, life support, and medical treatments.

By preparing these documents, you spare your family from making painful decisions without guidance, and you maintain control over your medical care.

Guardianship for Minor Children

For parents, one of the most important parts of estate planning is protecting their children. If something happens to you and the other parent, the court will decide who becomes guardian unless you have legally appointed one.

Ace Law ensures you can:

• Select a guardian who shares your values and parenting style.
• Create financial protections for your children through trusts.
• Leave clear instructions for their care and upbringing.

Taking this step now can make all the difference in your children’s future.

Asset Protection & Tax Strategies

A comprehensive estate plan also considers how to minimize risks, protect wealth, and reduce potential tax burdens. Depending on your circumstances, certain legal tools may offer significant protection.

These strategies may include:

• Irrevocable Trusts
• Family Limited Partnerships
• LLCs for rental or business assets
• Transfer-on-Death deeds
• Beneficiary designations
• Homestead protections

At Ace Law, attorney Kevin Acevedo analyzes your financial situation and designs a plan that maximizes protection while respecting Texas laws.

Probate Avoidance & Simplification

Probate can be a long, costly, and stressful process for families. With proper planning, you can significantly reduce or eliminate the need for probate.

Tools such as:

• Living Trusts
• Transfer-on-Death (TOD) designations
• Payable-on-Death (POD) accounts
• Joint tenancy arrangements

… can transfer assets smoothly and efficiently.

Ace Law guides you through every step to ensure your estate is handled with minimal delays and maximum protection.

Updating & Reviewing Your Plan

Life changes—and your estate plan should keep up. We recommend reviewing your plan:

• After marriage or divorce
• After the birth or adoption of a child
• When buying or selling property
• When starting or closing a business
• When laws change
• Every 3–5 years as a general practice

Kevin Acevedo provides ongoing support to keep your plan accurate and effective.

Why Choose Ace Law for Estate Planning

At Ace Law, your family and your future come first. We offer:

• Clear explanations without confusing legal jargon.
• Personalized documents tailored to your goals.
• Strategic planning backed by Texas law.
• Protection for your loved ones and your assets.
• Compassionate guidance during life’s most important decisions.

Estate planning is not just about documents—it’s about protecting everything you value.

Conclusion

A well-crafted estate plan provides security, direction, and peace of mind. Whether your estate is large or modest, planning today prevents conflict, protects your children, and ensures that your wishes are honored. With Ace Law and attorney Kevin Acevedo, you receive compassionate, knowledgeable, and reliable guidance at every step of the process.